Job description
Community Support Worker
Astra Care Services Limited are a family run business that have been established for over 23 year providing star quality care for our elderly and disabled clients across Pendle, Burnley & Rossendale. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team.
The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing excellent care and will be committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we support, ensuring their dignity and independence are maintained.
Previous care experience is desirable but we may consider candidates without previous direct experience who can demonstrate the skills required. Full training will be given at our Brierfield office.
We currently have permanent full and part time fully flexible positions in the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale areas including evenings and weekends.
Main Duties
Personal Care:
To include but not limited to - washing, bathing, toileting, oral care, shaving, assisting with getting up in the morning / settling down for the night, assisting with medication
Meal Preparation: Menu planning, preparing meals, serving food
Domestic Tasks: Will include but not limited to, light cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, collection of prescriptions
Social Stimulation: Accompanying service users to social events, medical appointments, shopping etc.
What we are looking for:
Passion for the role
Caring, understanding and kind
Determination to succeed in providing excellent standards of care
Excellent communication skills
Empathetic and a good listener
You will need to be fully flexible to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and alternate weekends.
Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle is rdesirablebut not essential for certain localities.
What we will offer:
Competitive rates of pay
Enhanced pay for those applicants with NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
Paid annual leave
Substantial mileage allowance
Company pension
Flexible working hours and regular working patterns
Mobile phone
Paid shadowing
Regular refresher training
Courtesy car in the event of a breakdown
The opportunity to study for NVQ Level 2 and above in Health & Social Care
Roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and subject to DBS checks
If you are a naturally caring person who loves going the extra mile to make people feel valued and respected and you want to work for an established care company which values and supports its employees please contact us for an initial discussion
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Physical Setting:
- Homecare
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: CSWROSSJUN2025
